While addressing a ceremony organised by Private Sector Universities of Pakistan (APSUP) at Islamabad Club, he stated that the contribution of the private sector needs to be appreciated in the higher education sector. The event was attended by Higher Education Commission Executive Director Dr Shaista Sohail, APSUP Chairman Prof Dr Abdul Rehman and executive committee members of central and regional chapters of APSUP. Dr Ata Ur Rehman said that the provision of equal funds to private and public universities would be ensured, saying that the country was being harmed by the separation of public and private sector universities. The role of private sector Universities in the development of the country is remarkable, he added. Dr Atta-ur-Rehman underlined the need of Open Distance Learning (ODL) education system and said that ODL programs for Bachelors and Masters will be allowed in all universities.

Source: The Nation December 11, 2021 12:36 UTC